Telly-Guillotined: How Television Changed India

by Amrita Shah

Fist-fights in television studios, dwindling media autonomy, sensationalism, fake news, religious hate, abusive trolls, political spin ... How did we get here? Three decades ago, before economic liberalization, came the expansion and privatization of Indian television. Technological innovation and easing of government controls offered the prospect of journalistic independence, artistic creativity and an empowered citizenry. This was rendered illusory...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353286050
• ISBN13: 9789353286057
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"